Welcome to our new Wisconsin Honey Producers web site. We invite you to take a look around and discover.

Whether you are a member beekeeper, someone thinking of keeping bees, looking to find somewhere to buy local honey, or just someone curious about how important bees are to our eco system, we have something for you here.

DATCP's Division of Agricultural Resource Management is seeking to fill a Limited Term Employment vacancy for an Apiary Inspector. The Division works with the beekeeping industry to check for honeybee pests and diseases and certifies colonies leaving the state and checks incoming bee colonies. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience as a beekeeper or will possess knowledge of apiculture and bee management.Position will be home-based, preferably out of southeastern Wisconsin. The deadline to apply is March 1st.

Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers an annual essay contest for fourth and fifth grade students. Each year the topic has specific lesson plans, activities and other resources that teachers and home school parents can use to teach about Wisconsin agriculture. The 2014-2015 topic is “Why are bees important to Wisconsin agriculture?” This year’s contest will be sponsored by Frontier Servco FS, We Energies and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation.

WHPA SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS

Wisconsin Honey Producers Association spring meetings are a great way to connect with other beekeeper. The meetings are also a great way for beekeeepers to check out the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association before they join. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and talk with other beekeepers! (Click this link to see the district map)